Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, theratio becomes 4:5. Find the numbers.
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let the nos be 5x and 6x
(5x-8)/(6x-8)=4/5
25x-40=24x-32
x=40-32
x=8
therefore the nos are 40 and 48
(5x-8)/(6x-8)=4/5
25x-40=24x-32
x=40-32
x=8
therefore the nos are 40 and 48
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